Dual-Facing Camera (interior secondary camera) Installation Guide

Topics Included

1. Included in your SureCam package
2. Mounting your camera

   • Mounting the (interior) secondary ball camera

3. Connecting the secondary ball camera
   • Mounting and Connecting the Combined Antenna 
4. Cable Routing
5. Wiring
6. (Optional) Using the View Monitor for video quality check
7. Device Calibration
8. Remote Video Quality Check

To view an install video of the road-facing camera only, link here.

 

Installation Breakdown: 

Included in your SureCam package:

Your SureCam kit comes with the following items: 

1. 1 x SureCam road-facing camera
2. 1 x SureCam (interior) infrared secondary ball camera
3. Mounts included:
   • • For road-facing camera: 1 x large and 1 x small mount with clip and screw
     • For interior secondary ball camera: 1 x U-mount
4. 1 x Combined antenna (GPS + Cellular) with double-sided tape (separate)
5. 1 x Power cable / wiring harness
6. 1 x Secondary ball camera connector extension cable (5 meters / 16.5 feet)
7. 2 x inline fuses (red for constant, black for ignition) with holders
8. 1 x Alcohol wipe

Tools needed for install:

The following tools are required but not included in your SureCam kit:

1. A multimeter
2. Insulated crimping tools
3. Trim removal tools
4. Cable ties
5. A range of socket wrenches 
6. A set of Torx bits and Hex keys OR a set of Allen wrenches
7. Electrical tape
8. Measuring tape
9. Assorted screwdrivers
10. View Monitor (optional) - Please purchase the following if you would like to verify the video quality during the install process:
    • • Truck Dash Mounting Monitor: Amazon purchase link here
      • RG58 RCA Male to Fakra Z Female: Amazon purchase link here
      • Cigarette Lighter Power Plug Cable Adapter: Amazon purchase link here

Mounting your camera

Introduction to road-facing camera mounts

 

The mounst shown below is provided for all vehicle types.

Each mount is equipped with a high-quality, self-adhesive black tape. This ensures that the camera will stay securely in place during travel. 

 

Where to place the mount

Be sure that the windshield area is free of dirt and debris, and that the camera is not obstructing the driver's view of the road. Make a note of the desired location of the mount.

CAUTION: Do not attach the mount at this point. 

• Note: For federal guidelines regarding camera mounting, see FMCSA's website. (www.fmcsa.dot.gov)
• Note: For vehicles with larger hoods (Peterbilts, Kenworths etc.), the best place to place the mount is in the upper center portion of the windshield. For vehicles with exterior sun visors, please consider the positioning of the camera to avoid any obstruction to its view. 

 

Preparing the windshield before mounting

Note: If the ambient temperature is below 71° F or 21° C, ensure that the windshield is heated to this level before starting preparation. You can accomplish this by running the front defrosters. 

CAUTION: You should always wipe down the selected portion of the windshield using the alcohol wipe provided, before adhering the mount. The area must be clean and free of any smudges or debris before attaching the mount. Missing this step could result in mount failure.

 

Placing the road-facing camera mount

1. Before removing the adhesive tape, place the mount in the desired position on the windshield with the wide portion of the mount facing downward. Be sure that the mount is level, and note the desired location.
2. Next, remove the adhesive tape from the underside of the mount and prepare to adhere to the windshield.
3. Press the mount to the windshield firmly for at least 10 seconds.

Mounting the road-facing camera

CAUTION: Before mounting the camera, be sure the vehicle ignition is completely turned off and the camera is not plugged into power.

Start by placing the camera into the mount and making sure the power cable is coming out of the top portion of the camera. 

 

Mounting the (interior) secondary ball camera

• Note: Typically, the interior secondary camera is equipped with an infrared ring to enhance night vision. During daylight hours, this may cause colors to seem somewhat inaccurate. 
• Note: You can choose to mount the secondary camera either on the windshield, or on the vehicle's A/B-pillar. If you prefer to mount to the A/B-pillar, please note that you will need 2 self-tapping screws to fix the U-mount to the pillar. The mount is equipped with 2 holes to accommodate the screws.
• Note: Choose an area that does not have sensitive wiring or materials behind the surface. Also, choose a location so that the camera will not be easily obstructed when the driver is utilizing the moveable interior parts like the sun visor or headrest on the passenger seat etc.

 

• CAUTION: Before attaching the U-mount, please consider the angle so that the ball camera faces the driver / intended view in the upright position.
• CAUTION: The ball camera is provided with a notch / engraved line on its outside casing. For upright positioning, the notch on the ball camera should face vertically upwards.

Windshield Mounting Steps

1. Before removing the adhesive tape, place the mount in the desired position on the windshield with the wide portion of the mount facing downward. Be sure that the mount is level, and note the desired location.
2. Next, remove the adhesive tape from the underside of the mount and prepare to adhere to the windshield.
3. Press the mount to the windshield firmly for at least 10 seconds.

(Optional) Screw Mount Method (A/B Pillar)

1. Place the mount in the desired position within the cab.
2. Mark the desired positioning using the two mounting holes located on the mount.
3. Once you have selected and marked the position, secure the mount using two self-tapping screws.

Installing the Secondary Ball Camera 

CAUTION: Please ensure the notch on the ball camera casing is facing upwards to the roof of the vehicle, for upright positioning of the camera.

1. Loosen the long hex bolt to allow the mount to slide open.
2. Place the ball camera inside the mount with the notch on the ball camera
   pointing vertically upwards.
3. Gently tighten the hex bolt to hold the ball camera in place.

 

Mounting and connecting the combined antenna

• CAUTION: The antenna must be mounted in an area which provides a clear view of the sky, and at least 8 inches away from the road facing device
• Note: The blue lead of the antenna is for GPS; the red lead of the antenna is for cellular (LTE)

1. Prepare the windshield (similar to the step above) by cleaning the area intended for the antenna.
2. Apply the double-sided backing tape to the side of the antenna labeled "Face to Satellite"
3. Press the antenna to the windshield. Hold in place for at least 10 seconds. 
4. Once mounted, connect the antenna cables to the camera
   • Connect the red lead of the antenna to the connector on the camera labeled "LTE"
   • Connect the blue lead of the antenna to the other connector on the camera

 

 

Connecting the secondary ball camera

Connecting the ball camera connector extension cable to the road-facing camera

1. Begin by connecting the pink connector (male) on the road-facing camera to the teal extension cable connector (female) as shown below, till you hear it 'click'.
2. Ensure that the connectors 'click' in place. You can check the connection by pulling apart the connectors after they are secured, to ensure sturdy connection.

CAUTION:  Failure to ensure tight connection may result in improper footage recording or lost video. 

Connecting the ball camera connector extension cable to the secondary ball camera

1. Begin by connecting the pink connector (female) on the secondary ball camera to the teal extension cable connector (male) as shown below, till you hear it 'click'.
2. Ensure that the connectors 'click' in place. You can check the connection by pulling apart the connectors after they are secured, to ensure sturdy connection.

CAUTION:  Failure to ensure tight connection may result in improper footage recording or lost video.

 

Cable Routing

1. Tuck away the secondary camera connecting cable behind the roof lining or interior trims. You can use wire ties to secure cables around the edge of the windscreen.
2. Start by connecting the 6-pin power cable to the road-facing camera. 
3. Next, locate the fuse box of the vehicle as this is where the camera will connect to the vehicle's power supply. Please refer to the vehicle's user guide if you have difficulty locating your vehicle's power source.
4. Once located, route the power cable to the fuse box on your vehicle. Make sure associated cables are routed and tucked in an area that does not obstruct the driver's view. The wires can be tucked behind the roof lining or interior trims, and kept in place using wire ties to secure cables around the edge of the windscreen. 

 

 

Wiring

CAUTION: Follow the steps below in order. Failure to do so may cause camera malfunction.

1. Once inside the fuse panel, locate the ground, constant, and ignition source.
2. Connect the brown ground wire to anywhere on the vehicle chassis
3. Connect the red constant wire to the (included) red fuse holder
   • Note: The constant wire should always have voltage, regardless of whether the vehicle is running or not. You can test the constant wire for voltage using a standard multimeter.
4. Connect the black ignition wire to the (included) black fuse holder
   • Note: The ignition wire should only have voltage when the vehicle is turned on. You can test the ignition wire for voltage using a standard multimeter, when the vehicle is turned on.
5. Note: The white and green wires on the provided power cables can be disregarded and capped off.

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(Optional) Using the View Monitor for video quality check

If using a monitor to check the view/position of the dual camera system, follow the steps below

• Plug the monitor into the brown fakra connector on the road-facing camera
• Power on the camera by turning on the vehicle ignition
• Once powered on, the monitor will only display the image of the road-facing camera lens
• After verifying that the image is good quality, press and hold the panic button (on the left side of the mounted road-facing camera) for 5-10 seconds, to view the image from the secondary ball camera lens

Device Calibration

CAUTION: To initiate calibration of the device, ensure your vehicle is outdoors with a clear view of the sky. Calibrating indoors may restrict GPS and/or cellular connectivity.

1. Power on your camera by turning on the vehicle ignition.
2. Press and hold the camera's "panic" button (on the left side of the camera, next to the LED lights)
3. The LED lights on your device will display a light sequence indicating its current state of connectivity.  Once calibrated, the camera must read the following sequence:

• Solid orange LED (indicates GPS connection)
• Slow flashing red LED (indicates cellular connectivity)
• Solid green LED (indicates ready to record)

Note: It may take up to five minutes for your device to fully power on and flash in the correct LED sequence.

If the vehicle is outdoors and the appropriate light sequence is still not displayed after powering on the vehicle, please reach out to Support@SureCam.com or CustomerServiceUK@SureCam.com for troubleshooting assistance.

 

Remote Video Quality Check

Once the correct LED light sequence is established, keep the vehicle on and push the "panic" button (on the left side of the camera). This will trigger a short video clip which can be verified to complete the install. 

Note: The green LED light will slowly flash indicating that the camera is transmitting the video.

Congratulations! Your connected camera is now installed and ready to go. For any additional questions, please reach out to Support@SureCam.com (for North America) or CustomerServiceUK@SureCam.com (for Rest of the World).